Teacher-librarian Essays

for us to go on trips so I would be able to read. As an elementary music teacher, I often used books in my teaching. I would start a lesson with a book and then integrate it with my lesson into music. I loved the way that the students related to the books and were able to transfer that into music.

Introduction Technology is all around us, and is constantly changing. Librarians must be aware of its constant changes and what it can mean for libraries. Technology is inevitable and part of our daily lives. Hirsh (2015) adds, “All information professionals make use of technology tools in their portfolio of responsibilities, and an understanding of how technology can be leveraged to better serve their communities will help professionals use these tools more effectively. Beyond using technology

A policy stating that the librarian would have final say on what is purchased may be an important clause to have in a policy. In addition, what one person may view as treasure, may be trash in the eyes of another. The question then arises what one is to do with items that are donated but are not complimentary to the collection based on content, merit, or condition. To improve the policy, these items should be

There have been over 11,300 books that have been challenged since 1982. Book banning has been happening for centuries and should be stopped. Authors should have the right to write about whatever they want without having to worry about if it is appropriate or not. All of these reasons are what brings us to the many cons of banning books. As a result, many people believe books should not be banned in school/libraries because they should not have the right to take books away from everyone. First, there

because of the potential negative impacts that accompanies the banning of books. The petitions and requests to ban a book usually happens because a certain group of peoples’ views counteract with what the book is discussing. This causes library, teacher, group, or bookstore to consider banning books because of possible concerns. But, this does not only take away the book for one group of people, it takes the book away from everyone, even those who would benefit from reading it. Banning books is

lessons. The first lesson is the importance of understanding your library’s policies concerning youth and to be prepared to defend materials added to the youth collection in order to protect a teen’s freedom to read. As Kimberly Horne, a English teacher at St. Andrews, experienced when having books in her curriculum challenged, it is important to have a rationale behind your choices and the support of superiors. Horne stated that she “learned in real time that you have to believe in what your teach

bridge to the past, allowing the reader to see how authors wrote back in their time. For these reasons I do not believe books should ever be banned. For starter books are an amazing source of learning for anyone and everyone. Furthermore “Like the teachers that assigned us these books, I believe that even controversial books can ultimately boost, not deter, our educational wealth” (“Against Banning Books”). This is important because without knowledge we’d never grow and expand. Without banned books

children safe and don’t want their children to be exposed to certain things. But as a result of this, they are taking away the rights of everyone else by banning these books. One article that covers this topic well is called “Censorship by Numbers”.“Librarians and governing bodies should maintain that parents—and only parents—have the right and the responsibility to restrict the access of their children—and only their children—to library resources”. This says that parents still have the absolute right

Banning books are bad as they can affect more than one person. What are some reasons for banning books? Books should not be banned just cause one person disagrees with it. Who challenges books the most and where? Banning books can happen anywhere by anybody for many reasons. There are many reasons for banning books. “Most common reasons for concern about the content of children’s literature are Sexually Explicit, Offensive Language, Unsuitable for age, Violence, Homosexuality, Religious viewpoints

In one specific article:How Banning Books Marginalizes Children.” The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company, 1 Oct. 2016, www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/10/how-banned-books-marginalize-children/502424/. it quotes “librarians, teachers, and parents curate children’s choices with the goals of inspiring rather than obscuring new ideas.”. Speaking of,Not only is it taking away their choices for literature , it is also gonna be taking away choices for their future self.For example

The Very Crafty School Librarian is dedicated to all the Wonderful staff and students, past, present, and future Of West Orange Elementary School in Orange, California   The Very Crafty School Librarian PROLOGUE Mrs. Ammerman was the librarian at Apathy Elementary School and she had a problem. She was concerned that some of the students were bored with reading and she felt she had to take drastic measures. Mrs. A., as the students called her, was considered to be a very loving and caring person

In the article,”How Banning Books Marginalizes Children” the author Paul Ringel brings attention to an event called, “Banned Books Week” which has been occurring every year since 1982. This week gives prominence to “literary works frequently challenged by parents, schools and libraries” (Ringel 1) due to the context that relates to violence, religion, offensive language or the mentioning of drug use. 52 percent of the books that are obliged to be challenged in Ringel's opinion includes material that

In the 10 year period from 1990 to 2000, over 6,300 books were challenged within America, 71% of these challenges had to do with schools (Schools and Censorship). This is a serious problem that continues to grow worse every year. The people contesting the books either want them banned from schools or censored to the point that there is nothing inappropriate or offensive in them. Book censorship is wrong; it goes against the First Amendment in the United States Constitution, it discourages education

libraries not only survived the dramatic impact of the internet and mobile technology, but also embraced and integrated it into their services. By incorporating groundbreaking technological and sociological advances, yet also remembering tradition, librarians are bestowed with the important duty of being the gateway and guides into the world of education and intellectual integration of all classes, races, and genders in our very diverse society. A study conducted by Pew Research Center in 2013 found

A major character, Mr. Weems, in the book December Stillness by Mary Downing Hahn dies near the end of the book in what seems like a tragic accident but even though his death was tragic, it was not an accident. He intentionally walked out in front of the car which struck and killed him. December Stillness is a novel about a girl named Kelly who tries to get to know and understand a man named Mr. Weems, who is severely haunted by the acts which he and others committed in Vietnam and who would come

The Civic Engagement Activity that I choose to participate in was volunteering at the Madera County Library. My Civic engagement took place in my community library and I volunteered there for four days, which were the 15th, 20th, 22th, and the 23rd. The Madera County library provides its community with numerous services that have many benefits to them. I believe that volunteer service for this organization is important because it is a service that can be utilized by the community members and it is

"Banned." The word alone sprouts dark, negative emotions, primarily associated with books. The dictionary explains the word "banned" as "to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict," or even "to pronounce an ecclesiastical curse upon." People and society banned books ever since long ago, from the children's book of Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss to Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl and ironically Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Even the classic children's fairy tale The Grimm Brothers' Fairy Tales

It all started when Luna Winters; she just got her 1st book report of the year. Luna wasn’t the smartest in her class. She got a project from her teacher; she went to this place called a “library.” She walked into the library. She had slowly opened the doors. Luna didn’t find anything interesting and she was just about to leave the library, but she realized she needed a book. She grabbed a random book not looking at the cover at all. ‘Carl’ who worked there said “Don’t open….book….you….trapped…

I have 8 old books for sale. Four of the books still have their dust jacket. I have went through each book and tried to note any damage. Canoe Mates In Canada or Afloat on the Saskatchewan - Written by St George Rathborne & published by Goldsmith - No printing date listed - Dust jacket has some soiling and tatters on edges. The red cover in good shape, pages are good, a few stains and browning of pages. The Go Ahead Boys and The Racing Motor Boat - Written by Ross Kay & published by Goldsmith

To Whom It May Concern, Due to the increase in customers and the increase in the need to check out books. The Jones Library would like to request an upgrade in our current library management system, also due to the increase of users we are needing to purchase more computers for the users and the staff. The current computer system is out of date and does not have enough space or even the correct software to perform the daily tasks that the staff of the library needs to be able to do their job. Attached